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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.07, 742.45 and 302.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.07, 742.45 and 302.03 is: 416.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.07 : 742.45 = 302.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.07/742.45 = 302.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.07x = 742.45 × 302.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.07x = 224,237.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,237.71/538.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.75

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